New research suggests that adding higher-intensity walking to physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery. Stroke ...

The brain tries to repair damage after a stroke by utilizing its own repair cells, which function like skilled craftsmen.

The analysis provided insight into where repair cells accumulate and how their activity varies depending on gender and time since the stroke. An interesting discovery in the study is that women ...

"Outcomes are worse, and depression and cognitive decline occur more frequently, with longer times to recover in women compared to men. Thus, stroke recovery must be approached more holistically ...

This condition is a medical emergency that requires timely treatment for the best chance of survival and recovery ...

Crowdfunding Campaign Seeks $73,000 to Develop a Free, Comprehensive Recovery App for the 57 Million Female Stroke Survivors Worldwide Our mission is to ensure that no woman has to face stroke ...

If you or someone with you exhibits signs of a stroke, do not delay. Timely treatment is critical to survival and recovery. You can change or manage some things that put you at risk for a stroke ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness.

Women are disproportionately affected by the long-term risks associated with obesity, particularly when it comes to stroke. Female-specific factors such as hormonal fluctuations, medication use ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.

By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients had a measurable improved ...

EC exposure exacerbates stroke-induced inflammation and cognitive deficits in female rats. Future research should explore whether EC withdrawal mitigates ischemic severity and determine the necessary ...